SBI completes $1 billion through syndicated social loan

This syndicated transaction is significant for SBI and the Indian ESG financing market since it is the largest ESG loan by a commercial bank in the Asia Pacific and the second-largest social loan globally, SBI said in a statement.

Additionally, this is the bank's inaugural social loan and the first syndicated loan in the past five years.   

The facility of $1 billion was arranged through MLABs, MUFG Bank, and Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. MUFG and Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank are Joint Social Loan Coordinators while MUFG is the Lead Social Loan Coordinator for this transaction, SBI said.

SBI's inaugural Syndicated Social loan of $1 billion includes $500 Mio + greenshoe of $500 Mio.

The deal is the largest ESG loan by a commercial bank in the Asia Pacific and the second largest social loan globally.

SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara said, “As a responsible and sustainable organization, we are committed to conducting our business operations with the highest standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

“Issuance of our first social loan is an embodiment of our commitment to ESG driven by our belief that our long-term success depends not only on our financial performance but also on our ability to make a positive impact on the environment, on society, and on our stakeholders.” 

This inaugural ESG transaction underscores SBI’s longstanding commitment to supporting green and social projects in India, read the statement.